Attendance Case Manager Jobs

Interested in working for a non-profit organization rooted in a tradition of care and compassion? Interested in making a difference?

For over 50 years, CORA Services, a 2023 TOP WORKPLACE in Philadelphia, has been a fast-paced, growing organization whose goal is to help children and families experiencing emotional, academic, and social challenges which impede their development and productivity.

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Attendance Case Manager

Disston Elementary School

Compensation: $20.40/hr. (increased based on experience and credentials)

Location: Disston Elementary School, Philadelphia, PA 19135

Benefits

• Warm, welcoming, and supportive environment!
• Medical benefits with two options of coverage (coverage begins on the 1st of the month following date of hire), with generous company contribution
• Generous paid time off package
• Company-paid Life/Accidental Death & Dismemberment and Long-term Disability coverage
• 403 (b) Pension Plan with generous company contribution after one year of service
• Voluntary programs including Dental, Vision, Short-term Disability, and Life Insurance

Working as an Attendance Case Manager with CORA, you will:

• Maintain an awareness of availability of community resources and facilitate student/family access to appropriate resources and services necessary to support and supplement service goals.
• Should family be referred to Tier 2, accompany and assist the child and family through Truancy Court proceedings; prepare and submit, in a timely manner, all court mandated documentation related to each client's case.
• Participate in all necessary interdisciplinary functions and meetings.
• Collaborate with school to develop and implement school-wide Incentive Plan
• Attend regular supervision and department meetings.
• Participate in SDP Attendance Team or Multi-Tiered System of Supports and work closely with schools, Community School Coordinators and other School Partners
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of services provided to student/family
• Develop a plan of service for each child assigned to them that could include enrollment in services such as Out-of-School Time and provide them with the information, tools, school supplies, uniforms, and other resources to attend school regularly
• Adhere to Agency and regulatory entity guidelines concerning caseload requirements, service delivery, accountability and confidentiality.
• Work on referred cases in collaboration with the school prior to or during the SAIP process to remove the barriers to attending school and to slow or stop the accrual of absences, ultimately reducing the number of referrals to Regional Truancy Court
• Advocate with and for clients for access to appropriate level of care placements.
• Engage with students/families in a collaborative relationship that will enhance the potential for the client's completion of service with positive outcomes.
• Adhere to training requirements established by Agency or other regulatory entities.

Qualified Candidates Should Possess

• Working knowledge of delinquency prevention concepts and the effects of substance use.
• Documented experience in case management services.
• Bachelor or Master level degree in a Social Services field (ex. Social Work, Counseling, Criminal Justice or closely related field)
• Strong attention to detail
• At least two years' experience in social services; experience in treatment or intervention services preferred.
• Must have valid Drivers License.

Please note: All new hires are expected to be fully vaccinated against COVID -19 prior to starting work with CORA Services.

CORA Services Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

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